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Brainspotting

Brainspotting (BSP) is a transformative therapy that helps process and release core neurophysiological sources of emotional or body pain, trauma, dissociation and a variety of challenging symptoms. It is different from other psychotherapy and healing modalities in a variety of ways. Principally the client’s visual field is used to access their brain’s self-scanning and self-healing properties.

Brainspotting is rooted in the understanding of the brain-body connection and utilizes the visual field to engage the limbic system and facilitate neurobiological healing. It is acknowledged and embraced that in this process we are working within a field of heightened uncertainty.

Therefore Brainspotting emphasises the importance of present awareness, integrating the therapist’s relational and neurobiological attunement to the client in an enhanced therapeutic relationship to process issues and parts that are looking to heal.

Brainspotting is a nonverbal therapy approach that can complement and enhance traditional talk therapy, offering a powerful tool for trauma processing, personal growth, and emotional well-being.

Who Developed Brainspotting?

Dr. David Grand is a psychotherapist, writer, lecturer, performance coach and humanitarian famous for the discovery and development of the internationally acclaimed Brainspotting method. Dr. Grand developed Brainspotting based on his observations of how eye positions and the visual field can impact the processing and resolution of traumatic experiences.

Since its development, Brainspotting has gained recognition and popularity within the field of psychology, and it continues to be utilized by therapists worldwide as an effective therapeutic approach for trauma treatment and emotional healing.

What is a brainspot

In the context of Brainspotting therapy, a “Brainspot” refers to a specific eye position that is targeted during the therapeutic process. Brainspots are identified based on subtle eye movements, known as “oculomotor reflexes,” which indicate areas of heightened brain activity related to unresolved trauma or emotional distress.

By focusing on these Brainspots, individuals can access and process deep-seated emotions, memories, and sensations associated with their traumatic experiences. Brainspotting leverages the brain’s natural healing abilities by engaging specific neural pathways through visual stimulation.

As a powerful therapeutic technique, Brainspotting enables individuals to address unresolved emotional material and promote healing and emotional resolution.